CircleUp

CircleUp

IndustryDiversified Financials

Founded2012

CountryUnited States

CEORyan Caldbeck

Employees17

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California

As of Feb 13, 2018

Starting with crowdfunding in 2012, CircleUp now connects small consumer product companies to capital in three way. In 2017, it began offering lines of credit at rates of 14% to 25%. A new $125 million venture fund managed by CircleUp invests alongside individual accredited investors.Bona fides: 255 startups have received $390 million in equity investments through the site.Threat to: Traditional venture capital